Course Overview
This course will enable you to turn your creativity into exciting digital experiences. You’ll explore animation, gaming and filmmaking and get to create original characters, design immersive worlds and bring your stories to life.
Through hands-on projects, you will experiment with 3D design, photography, sculpture, painting and digital technologies while developing concepts for games and films.
Build practical creative skills, explore new ways of visual storytelling, and learn how to transform ideas into engaging digital experiences.
Whether you dream of working in animation, game design or filmmaking, this programme is the perfect first step towards a future in the creative industries.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design (Level 3)
| Locations | To be confirmed |
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| Next intake | To be confirmed View more details |
| Study options |
1 semester full-time, including holidays (if applicable) Part-time study available |
| Total credits | 60 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | To be confirmed for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Timetable
Career Opportunities
Graduate of this qualification will have developed the practical application of knowledge and skills in preparation for further study. Graduates may gain work experience in digital media and design roles.
Topic Overview
- Film
- Gaming
- Photography
- Sculpture
- Painting
- Animation
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | To be confirmed for domestic students |
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Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
Fee Help
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There are several ways to take advantage of free study at Toi Ohomai. Find out how on our Fees Free FAQ page.
Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry Criteria
Applicants under 20 years: must be a minimum of 17 years old at the start of the course and ideally have:
- NCEA Level 2 or 3
Applicants over 20 years old at the time of enrolment:
- Will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in the course
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
English Language Requirements
Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
Course Locations and Intake Information
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